Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-05-07
SHUTTING UP SHOP.
A COMNUNIC ALTON OF THANKS TO THE LEG
ISLATURE FROM JUDGEPAULENER
Col. Chew Interviewed on the StuatiOn-Ihe Demo
erahc Party II Splendid Shape for 1888
A Day Of Very hOnotOnous Proceed
ings-ClOSing In Business.

CHARLESTON, VIVA, May 6.-The pro-
ceedings in the House to-day were of the
most monotouOus character, in fact the
House has about closed up all the business
it has to attend to, and are now waiting for
the Senate to finish up and then adjourn.
The following communication from Hon.
Charles j. Faulkner was read before the
Senate and House to-day and by both
bodies ordered to be spread upon the jour
mails:
MARTINsBURG, W. Va, May ), 1887.
To SenaiOr J. II. GettiRger:
Express to the Legislature of West Vir-
ginia my warm appreciation of the honor
conferred on me by their action in electing
me TO the exalted position of United
States Senator from their State. Assure
them that my best energies and all the
ability which God has given me will he
devoted to the promotion of the best inter
estS of our State and to the advancement
and dignity of our common country.
TSignedl CHARLES J. FAULKNER.
A Joint resolution was passed by both
Houses authorizing and directing the
President OF the Senate and the Speaker
OF the House OF Delegates to notify Charles
!. Faulkner, OF Berkeley county, of his
election 10 the United States Senate, the
adoption of the resolution was fought i'll
the House by Delegate Hagans on the
ground that it was uncalled for and un-
precedeuted
Hagans is the same gentleman who in
ficted the resolution on the members of
the last session about twisting the tail OF
the British Lion. Consistency, thou art a
jewel.
COZ. CHEW INTERVIEWED.
hunted up Col. Chew last night and
queried him as follows
What do you think, Colonel, of Mr..
Faulkner's election to the United States
Senate"
Il voted for Mr.. Faulkner and regard
him aS n capable aud industrious man,
who, If seated, Will make au able and et-
fcient representative.
Have you any doubt about his being
seated?''
Tam one of those who doubted thepower
of this Legislature to elect, but the Legis-
Iature having decided that it had the power,
/ acquiesed in that decision and it is now
"A question for the United States Senate to
determine.
independents of the Senatorial question,
what will be the political effect of the eX-
ira session.
IL think favorable to the Democratic
party for the reason that the present apprO-
priation bill ~ it passed the House is
about S2T, 900 less than the bill ~ it passed
the House at the last session. The saving
has been accomplished by the passage Of
certain bills which will greatly reduce the
criminal charges. | am satisfied in pc
cuniary way the extra session has accom-
pliShed considerable saving To the State. "
What are the relations between the
'Eickers' and the other Democratic mem
berS of the legislature -
whilst w have differed ON the Sena-
tOriul question, our relations have been OF
the most cordial and pleasant character,
and 1 am satisfied that the Democratic
party VIII ~ lulO lAlC hSNL N0ilp p1iSh
united and harmonious
A. the Colonel was busily engaged in
when interrupted him,
here bade him good night.
THE NOMINATING sPEECH.
Following is the speech of Mr.. Gettinger
Yesterday, nominating Judge
Faulkner:
MIR. Presidential crisis has come in
the history OF the State and the Democratic
party While it il TO he deplored it has
To be met. Senator Camden has, rs the
gentleman from Gilmer said, kindly with
drawn his name in the interest OF the
party. | will add that he has magnani-
mously done this, and in his letter an
tn his friends that tact, coupled
with il the further fact that it was his
Earnest wish that we now agree upon and
elect a good and earnest Democrat to fill
his place in the United States Senate,
il is our duty in every view Of
the case to do this. To show
nv earnestneSs OF purpose to elect this
and to be- consistent with the vote gave
lOr a resolution declaring it to he our duty
10 elect propose To present the name oi a
gentleman whose election would reflect
credit upon our State and upon us, and
from all the circumstances surrounding the
case ~ it now exists, would he able, will
ing and competent to effect a recOnCilia-
tiun between the differing factions and re-
store harmony, unity and fraternity in the
grand old party and put us in position TO
demOliSh the pretty schemes OF our Repub-
lican friends for l~-~, ant insteaed of rs
now, ! regret to say, threaten defeat, VIII
result in great and glorious victory for
united Democracy. When united we
never fail in West Virginia. 1t is my hon
est judgement We can do this if we elect
Hon. c. !. Faulkner, of Berkeley county,
whose personal character Is without blem-
ish, who rs a Democrat is aggressive,
earnest, unSeltiSh and devoted, and aS
an organizer hardly has an equal. As to
the duties attaching to the position of a
United States Senator his discharge Of
them I am sure would be such rs to put
us at no disadvantage. but with kenna
and Faulkner i'm the Senate We would he
represented aS to craftsmanship or political
Sagacity second to no other state. now
present his name and hope it will be the
pleasure of every Democrat in this body
to east his vote for him.
Senator Camden has returned To his
home in Parkershurg.
Seuator-elect Faulkner Is expected here
To morrow.
Senator Miurar and Delegates Ropp and
Bowers LETT Tor their homes this morning,
In the Senate to-day the Joint ReSolu-
ton, authorizing the President and Speak
er to notify Judge Faulkner of his elec-
tiOn, was adopted.
To NOTIFY Lucas.
Senator Carr introduced resolution
the President of the Senate
and Speaker of the House to notify Hon.
Daniel Il. Lucas the temporary appointee
ofthe Executive to the position Of United
States Senator from this Stale, of the elec-
tion of Charles J. Faulkner Ia I'LL the va
cancy temporarily supplied by him, and
returning the thanks of the body to him
tor the faithful discharge OF his duties.
Ii lies over one day under rules.